News
Read the latest news, stories and successes from each of our services here, or alternatively keep up to date with what we have been up to on our social media pages. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Use the search feature below…
Posted On October 31
At Options Kinsale we continue to provide new and innovative educational learning opportunities for the children & Young People we support, through Food Technology, National Dog Therapy, and the Equine/CELT Project...
Posted On October 5
Options Malvern View’s ‘AALPSTOCK’ festival took place on Saturday 24th September. Around 40 people attended the fun filled day, including families members and staff. Throughout the day there was live music, a puppet show, and silent disco, as well as…
Posted On September 30
Options Barton hosted their 10th anniversary celebration on Wednesday 28th September, which was held for staff, the young people, families and local authorities. Throughout the day there was music, afternoon tea, a bouncy castle, and an inflatable obstacle course, followed…
Posted On September 7
Ten students from Options Barton, have been taking part in the weekly music sessions. The sessions have been fun and informative, introducing students to a variety of music styles and instruments. Students have been learning about different cultures through music, and have learnt to play the drums. The students are currently working on a project themed around Peter and the Wolf, which has involved using woodwind instruments.
Posted On August 15
Options Malvern View is celebrating after receiving a national commendation for the high quality support it offers. The service which supports young adults with a range of needs to live as independently as possible was recently given the internationally-recognised Autism Accreditation quality standard, with a commendation, by the National Autistic Society (NAS).
Posted On August 10
Options Barton held their annual sports day on Thursday 21st July. The sports day was themed around the Olympics, and the teams represented England, Scotland and Wales. Nineteen children took part on the day, including children from our Outreach services, who made a special visit for the occasion. The children were cheered on and supported by parents, grandparents and siblings.
Posted On July 15
Options Autism has become the only such provider in the country to have four of its services rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) since the introduction of new inspection standards. The outstanding services, all based in and around North Lincolnshire, provide support to young people and adults with autism.
Posted On July 12
The Winterton Show held their annual float competition & parade on Saturday 2nd July. The theme this year was 'celebrations' and the Options Autism Inclusive team got into the celebratory spirit by entering their float into the parade.
Posted On May 25
Options Watermill Lodge is the fourth Options Autism service to be awarded an outstanding CQC rating in less than two years. Options Autism Applegate was awarded outstanding in December 2014, and Options Roxby House was also given the top mark in November 2015. Options Watermill House, which shares a site with Options Watermill Lodge, was rated as outstanding in January 2016. Read more >>
Posted On May 12
Steven Bailey who lives at Options Autism Applegatehouse has volunteered weekly at the Red Cross charity shop in Barton for ten years, and is celebrating after receiving his 10 year service award. Read more
